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The Documentary Podcast

A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues.

From the debate over abortion in the US, to voices from the Middle East conflict, to climate change in Somalia, The Documentary investigates major global stories.

We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Every week, we also bring together people from around the globe to discuss how news stories are affecting their lives.

A new episode most days, all year round. From our BBC World Service teams at: Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio, OS Conversations, The Fifth Floor and Trending.

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When you tire of tech

Dec 11, 2018
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India's battle with online porn

Dec 9, 2018
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Inside Burundi’s Killing Machine

Dec 6, 2018
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Vicky Phelan: The Woman who Changed Ireland

Dec 5, 2018
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Radio La Colifata

Dec 5, 2018
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A Stark Choice for Cambodia's Surrogates

Nov 29, 2018
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Migrants Mean Business

Nov 28, 2018
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The Surrogates Club

Nov 27, 2018
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Reporting Women

Nov 25, 2018
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The Carnival: 50 Years in St Pauls

Nov 24, 2018